Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party created history by securing a massive victory in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026. TVK founder and senior leader Actor C. Joseph Vijay took oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
TVK Party chief C. Joseph Vijay expanded and strengthened the Tamil Nadu Cabinet by inducting 23 new ministers, who took oath on 21 May 2026. The newly formed team includes a blend of young leaders, fresh faces, and experienced politicians, reflecting a balanced and dynamic leadership for the state.
Tamil Nadu Cabinet Minister List 2026 - Check Portfolio Details
Thiru C. Joseph Vijay (Honourable Chief Minister)
Portfolio - Public, General Administration, Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service, Indian Forest Service, District Revenue Officers, Police, Home, Special Programme Implementation, Women Welfare, Youth Welfare, Welfare of Children, Aged, Differently Abled Persons, Municipal Administration, Urban and Water Supply.
Thiru N. Anand (Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources)
Portfolio - Rural Development, Panchayats and Panchayat Union, Poverty Alleviation Programme, Rural Indebtedness and Irrigation, Irrigation Projects including Small Irrigation.
Thiru Aadhav Arjuna (Minister for Public Works and Sports Development)
Portfolio - Public Works (Buildings, Highways and Minor Ports), Sports Development.
Dr. K.G. Arunraj (Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare)
Portfolio - Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare.
Thiru K A. Sengottaiyan (Minister for Finance)
Portfolio - Finance, Pensions and Pension Allowances.
Thiru P. Venkataramanan (Minister for Food and Civil Supplies)
Portfolio - Food and Civil Supplies, Consumer Protection and Price Control.
Thiru R. Nirmalkumar (Minister for Energy Resources and Law)
Portfolio - Electricity & Non-Conventional Energy Development, Law, Courts, Prisons and Prevention of Corruption, Legislative Assembly, Governor, Elections and Passports.
Thiru Rajmohan (Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity)
Portfolio - School Education, Archaeology, Tamil Official Language and Tamil Culture, Information & Publicity, Film Technology and Cinematograph Act, Newsprint Control, Stationery and Printing, Government Press.
Dr. TK. Prabhu (Minister for Natural Resources)
Portfolio - Minerals and Mines.
Selvi S. Keerthana (Minister for Industries)
Portfolio - Industries, Investment Promotion.
Tamil Nadu’s New 23 Ministers List with Departments
| Minister Name | Department / Portfolio |
|---|---|
| A. Srinath | Fisheries and Fisheries Development |
| S. Kamali | Animal Husbandry |
| C. Vijayalakshmi | Milk and Dairy Development |
| R.V. Ranjithkumar | Forests |
| R. Vinoth | Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare |
| V.K. Rajeev | Environment and Climate Change |
| B. Rajkumar | Housing and Urban Development |
| V. Gandhiraj | Co-operation |
| P. Mathan Raja | MSME |
| K. Jegadeeshwari | Social Welfare and Women Empowerment |
| S. Rajesh Kumar | Tourism and Tourism Development Corporation |
| M. Vijay Balaji | Handlooms, Textiles, and Khadi |
| D. Logesh Tamilselvan | Commercial Taxes and Registration |
| A. Vijay Tamilan Parthiban | Transport |
| S. Ramesh | Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments |
| P. Viswanathan | Higher Education |
| R. Kumar | Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, and Digital Services |
| K. Thennarasu | Non-Resident Tamils Welfare, Refugees, and Evacuees |
| V. Sampathkumar | Backward Classes Welfare |
| J. Mohamed Farvas | Labour Welfare and Skill Development |
| D. Sarathkumar | Human Resources Management and Ex-Servicemen Welfare |
| N. Marie Wilson | Finance |
| K. Vignesh | Prohibition and Excise |